Punai Population in 2025
In 2025, Punai Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.34 k (3,341), indicating a 22.32% increased from Punai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.77 k, and the estimated female population is 1.57 k.
Punai Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Punai Village estimated population is projected to be 3.38 k (3,379), projecting a 23.73% increased from Punai's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.79 k, and the estimated female population is 1.59 k.
Punai Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Punai Village has a population of 2.73 k (2,731) with 1.45 k (1,451) males and 1.28 k (1,280) females.The sex ratio in Punai is 883, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Punai Village is 416 (416) which is 15.23% of Punai Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Punai Village is 801 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Punai village is listed as part of the Daru Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Hazaribagh District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Punai Literacy Rate
Punai Village has a literacy rate of 72.7% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Punai Village is 80.9 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Punai Village is 63.56 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Punai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.7 | 80.9 | 63.56 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 72.7 | 80.9 | 63.56 |
Punai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Punai Village is 474 (474) with 265 (265) males and 209 (209) females, which is 17.36% of Punai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 789 females for every 1000 males.
Punai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Punai Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Punai Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Punai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 883 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 883 |
Punai Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Punai Village are 444 (444).
Punai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Punai Village, there are about 1.28 k (1,277) workers, making up nearly 46.76% of the Punai Village total population. Out of these, around 699 (699) are male workers, and about 578 (578) are female workers.
Punai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.34 k (3,341) | 22.32% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.38 k (3,379) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.42 k (3,416) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.45 k (3,453) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.49 k (3,490) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.53 k (3,527) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.56 k (3,561) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.59 k (3,593) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.63 k (3,625) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.66 k (3,657) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.69 k (3,689) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.72 k (3,721) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Punai Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.72 k (3,721), with a male population of 1.96 k (1,959) and a female population of 1.76 k (1,761). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Punai Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.
Punai Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basaria | 815 |
| 2 | Tatgawan | 1,145 |
| 3 | Jarga | 1,280 |
| 4 | Balia | 660 |
| 5 | Lonhri Kalan | 379 |
| 6 | Jambua | 444 |
| 7 | Chorhet | 260 |
| 8 | Kanaudi | 979 |
| 9 | Merkuri Kalan | 890 |
| 10 | Merkuri Khurd | 1,052 |